Terracotta amphora (jar)
Lysippides Painter
ca. 520–510 BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art
Obverse, introduction of Herakles to Mount Olympos Reverse, combat of two warriors over a third Herakles was the only hero to be introduced among the gods. He had a divine father, Zeus, and a mortal mother. He is shown here with his protectress, Athena, mounting the chariot, and with Dionysos, Kore, and Hermes. This scene allowed the combination of three subjects popular at the time—Dionysos, chariots, and Herakles.
- Artist
- Lysippides Painter
- Date
- ca. 520–510 BCE
- Medium
- Terracotta
- Culture
- Greek, Attic
- Department
- Greek and Roman Art
- Credit line
- Gift of Colonel and Mrs. Lewis Landes, 1958
